The Seahawks pillaged the Vikings in Week 13, winning 38-7 in Minneapolis. That, however, came with three of Minnesota top defenders injured. What can the Seahawks expect with defensive tackle Linval Joseph, outside linebacker Anthony Barr and free safety Harrison Smith back healthy?
For many Seahawks fans, it is easy to draw comfort from the fact that Seattle soundly defeated the Minnesota Vikings just a month ago.
The team Seattle clobbered 38-7 in Week 13 looks nothing like the one the Seahawks will face Sunday in the playoffs, however.
Back healthy for the Vikings are defensive tackle Linval Joseph, outside linebacker Anthony Barr and free safety Harrison Smith, three of Minnesota's best players on either side of the ball and a trio who have blossomed under head coach Mike Zimmer.